Wireless Technician

Insight Global; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A telecommunications staffing agency is seeking a Wireless RF Technician IV to support clients in Kenai, Alaska. The technician will mentor junior staff and maintain wireless network infrastructure while collaborating with engineers. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing equipment, installation and maintenance of RF systems, and ensuring compliance through site inspections. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree, extensive experience in telecommunications, and will be required to obtain tower climber certification. Competitive salary range is offered.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in telecommunications or 11 years without a degree.
• 6 years in wireless telecommunications or related field.
• Must obtain and maintain tower climber certification.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair cell site equipment.
• Mentor and train junior technicians.
• Perform maintenance of RF transmission lines and antennas.

Skills

RF propagation principles

Troubleshooting skills

Mentoring abilities

Collaboration skills

Education

Associate's Degree in electronics or equivalent training

Tools

Linux

Cisco IOS

Secure Shell

File Transfer Protocol

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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Insight Global is seeking a Wireless RF Technician IV to join our clients team in Kenai, Alaska. This role involves travel throughout Alaska. This position involves mentoring and training junior technicians while ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of wireless network infrastructure. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing cell site equipment, replacing electronic parts and RF connectors, and collaborating with transport technicians to expedite circuit repairs. The vacancy requires performing installation, adjustment, advanced troubleshooting, and maintenance of RF transmission lines, antennas, and related equipment such as microwave systems, tower‑mounted radios, cellular antennas, TMAs, fiber cabling, DC power systems, FAA warning beacons, and tower lighting. The technician will work closely with RF Engineering and RAN Operations teams to support network optimization projects and,(verify)? contractor compliance through site redlines. Additional duties include corrective and preventative maintenance of cell sites, power systems and associated components, as well as providing technical support to remote technicians via phone, command line interface, and ticketing systems.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in electronics, telecommunications trade school, or equivalent training.
• 9 years of experience in a field operations telecommunications industry or 11 years without a degree.
• Including 6 years in wireless telecommunications, wireless site construction, or related field.
• Upon hire will be required to obtain and maintain tower climber certification.

Additional Qualifications

• Ericsson, Linux, Unix, Cisco IOS, command line interface, Secure Shell, and File Transfer Protocol.
• Knowledge of RF propagation principles and concepts such as UMTS/HSPA, CDMA/EVDO, LTE, and microwave.
• Prior certification as a tower climber.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology
Industries
• Staffing and Recruiting

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)